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BU13 PVD

2013 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,775 mi
Last recorded119,775 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A680,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 PVD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 119,775 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 119,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 118,262 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 118,238 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 118,142 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underbody covers fitted.

Pass 15 Sep 2023 116,526 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust clamp deteriorated. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 116,491 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust clamp deteriorated. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 113,659 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 113,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 109,209 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Sep 2021 109,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Aug 2020 100,458 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner tread edge damaged but shallow, no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 89,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 69,883 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 69,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 49,713 miles

Front front pads 60% worn

engine cover/under trays and sill protectors fitted to vehicle

zero emissions detected

Pass 28 Apr 2016 32,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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BU13 PVD is a 2013 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2013 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 80,698 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU13 PVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 13 years old, this Audi A6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BU13 PVD registered?

BU13 PVD is a 2013 Audi A6, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is BU13 PVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 PVD shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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